Tag: NK cells
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Decades of Endurance Exercise Train the Immune System for Stronger Defense
Chronic training strengthens immune defenses in older adults Regular long‑term endurance exercise does more than build muscles, lungs, and the heart. New research shows that decades of sustained activity can also train the immune system, enhancing how immune cells respond to threats. In a study focused on older adults with a history of endurance training,…
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Disputation Spotlight: Unraveling Tumor-associated Adaptive NK Cells — Yizhe Sun
Overview On October 24, 2025, Yizhe Sun will defend a pivotal dissertation at Karolinska Institutet, delving into the phenotypic features and functional mechanisms of tumor-associated adaptive natural killer (NK) cells. Hosted in Lagerlöf, plan 4, inside the KI campus, the disputation brings together renowned researchers and clinicians to evaluate a significant advance in tumor immunology.…
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Disputation: Unraveling Tumor-Associated Adaptive Natural Killer Cells
Overview of the disputation The upcoming disputation at Karolinska Institutet centers on a critical topic in tumor immunology: unraveling the phenotypic features and functional mechanisms of tumor-associated adaptive natural killer (NK) cells. Held on 2025-10-24 from 8:30 to 13:30, the event invites a clinical and research audience to engage with cutting-edge insights into how adaptive…